$285,000
PENDING

Estimated payment $2,044/month

Total Views 1,969
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,178 Sq Ft
$131 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

Welcome home to 1605 E. Taylor Street, nestled in the heart of Bloomington's highly sought-after Founders Grove. This charming home welcomes you with timeless character and inviting spaces designed for comfortable everyday living. The main level features an open family room, a spacious dining area, and a versatile flex space that's perfect for a home office, cozy reading nook, or bright sunroom. Beautiful hardwood flooring extends throughout much of the main level, adding warmth and classic appeal, while the same gorgeous hardwood floors continue upstairs into all three bedrooms. The sunny galley kitchen offers two large windows overlooking the backyard, ample counter space, a pantry, and charming glass-front cabinetry. Step outside to enjoy the large, fenced backyard complete with a patio that's perfect for summer barbecues, outdoor dining, and entertaining. A curved sidewalk leads from the oversized two-car garage to the home, creating a warm and welcoming entrance through the beautifully maintained yard. The finished lower level provides even more living space with a spacious recreation room, abundant storage, a utility room, and an additional half bath-offering endless possibilities for a family room, game room, home gym, hobby space, or movie nights. Recent improvements provide peace of mind and a fresh, updated feel throughout the home fresh interior paint throughout the entire home, and all new light fixtures that beautifully complement its classic character. If you've been searching for the perfect blend of historic charm, functional living space, and modern updates in one of Bloomington's most beloved neighborhoods, this Founders Grove gem is one you won't want to miss!

Listing Agent

Kayla DeLong

RE/MAX Rising License #475177005 Listed on: 07/07/2026

RE/MAX Rising

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,684

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 122
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Washington Elementary School
  • Bloomington Jr High Middle School
  • Bloomington High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Founders Grove Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,684

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • HabitableResidenceYN: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Founders Grove
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Contingent
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2178
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Other Room, Family Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1668
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2178
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Washington Elementary
  • High School: Bloomington High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Bloomington Jr High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 70 X 122
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 23

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5684.4
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,140 $78,248 $15,668 $62,580
2024 $4,567 $69,392 $13,895 $55,497
2022 $4,567 $59,737 $11,962 $47,775
2021 $4,263 $56,162 $11,246 $44,916
2020 $4,252 $56,162 $11,246 $44,916
2019 $4,239 $56,162 $11,246 $44,916
2018 $4,129 $55,060 $11,025 $44,035
2017 $4,636 $55,060 $11,025 $44,035
2016 $4,123 $55,060 $11,025 $44,035
2015 $4,050 $54,332 $10,879 $43,453
2014 $3,878 $53,791 $10,879 $42,912
2013 -- $52,737 $10,666 $42,071
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/10/2026 07/10/26 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2026 07/07/26 For Sale $285,000 +5.6% $131 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Sold $270,000 +8.7% $124 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $248,500 +38.8% $114 / Sq Ft
03/17/2017 03/17/17 Sold $179,000 0.0% $120 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/30/2017 01/30/17 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2017 01/27/17 For Sale $179,000 -- $120 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $270,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $179,000 Mclean County Title
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $256,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,050 No Value Available
Previous Owner $40,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $62,150 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12693679

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 21-03-458-003

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